Electrical Controls Technician

Fitesa; Simpsonville (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

12 paid holidays

401K match

Medical, dental, and vision starting—d

Disability, life insurance

Job summary

Fitesa is seeking an automation professional to drive reliability and innovation in a highly automated manufacturing environment in Simpsonville, SC. You will design, program, and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, drives, robotics, and control systems to boost production and reduce downtime.

The role involves leading automation projects, equipment upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives, with a M-F 8am-5pm shift and on-call flexibility. Benefits included.

Qualifications

• Requires 2-3 years in an automation or controls role.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical and process issues.
• Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office.
• Experience with databases and tracking software.

Responsibilities

• Supports internal Project and Maintenance Engineers, Maintenance Technicians & Production personnel, OEMs, vendors, and contractors to design, install, interface, start up new equipment and process controls including: electrical component selection and approval, electrical design approval, software assessments & modifications, machine acceptance testing and problem identification and resolution.
• Performs high level troubleshooting and leads others in troubleshooting machinery, equipment, components, and programs including PLCs, HMIs, Servo systems and Robotics.
• Supports Controls during machine installations and upgrades, interfacing auxiliary equipment, correcting programming and wiring errors, ensuring vendors meet needs.
• Provides technical and operating training to production, warehouse and other personnel.
• Assesses, designs, and modifies PLC logic, HMI programs, and servo controller logic to improve performance; may delegate tasks.
• Proactively identifies opportunities to increase production operation performance and leads projects through completion.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Robotics

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PLC programming software

HMI design software

Servo control software

SCADA

Job description

Description

This position will drive reliability and innovation in a highly automated manufacturing environment by designing, programming, and troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, drives, robotics, and industrial control systems. You will lead automation projects, equipment upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives that boost production performance, reduce downtime, and support world-class manufacturing operations.

Shift: M-F, 8am-5pm with on call flexibility

Benefits:

• Paid vacation plus 12 paid holidays
• Up to 7% 401K match
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting day one
• Additional disability, life insurance, and supplemental plans

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalency
• 2-3 years in an automation or controls role
• Troubleshooting skills and good problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office.
• Experience with databases and tracking software

What You Will Do:

• Supports internal Project and Maintenance Engineers, Maintenance Technicians & Production personnel, OEMs, vendors, and contractors to design, install, interface, start up new equipment and process controls including: electrical component selection and approval, electrical design approval, software assessments & modifications, machine acceptance testing and problem identification and resolution.
• Performs high level troubleshooting, in-depth critical thinking, and utilizes all internal & external resources to solve any electrical, mechanical or process problem. Leads & assists others in troubleshooting machinery, equipment, components, and programs including PLC's HMI's Servo systems and Robotics.
• Supports Controls support during machine installations and upgrades. This includes interfacing auxiliary equipment, identifying and correcting errors in programming and wiring and ensuring vendors and contractors are meeting our needs and expectations.
• Provides technical and operating training to production, warehouse, and other personnel as needed. Shares knowledge and techniques with team members
• Assesses, identifies, schematically designs, and makes program modifications in PLC's logic, HMI's programs, and servo controller logic to improve individual equipment and overall system's performance. May delegate tasks and oversee others completing this work. Provides quality checks to ensure correct software development.
• Proactively identifies opportunities to increase production operation performance, then initiates and oversees projects through completion.
• All other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly lift up to 25 lbs, occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Stand and walk for extended periods
• Work in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment
• Work around varying temperatures
• Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision as well as depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Additional Information: Fitesa offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. Fitesa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Eligibility to apply is in accordance with Fitesa hiring policies and practices. Please contact Fitesa HR with questions regarding eligibility.

• This position is based in the United States. International transfers are not available for this position.
• The Company does not provide sponsorship for employment visas or other work authorization for this position, now or in the future.